SUITABLE WORKING CONDITIONS FOR THE ROYAL SAINT LUCIA POLICE FORCE ARE AMONG TOP PRIORITIES.

The Minister for the Public Service, Home Affairs, Labour and Gender Affairs Hon. Dr.  Virginia Albert-Poyotte, in her quest to assess the working conditions of law enforcement officers, paid an official visit to the Marine Unit compound at Vigie, Castries. The Minister was accompanied by the Commissioner of Police Mr. Milton Desir and the Permanent Secretary of Home Affairs Dr. Elizabeth Bailey among other officials. The tour was led by Commander of the Marine Unit Inspector Kentry Frederick. He expressed gratitude to the Government of Saint Lucia for their commitment to ensuring suitable working conditions.

Hon. Dr. Virginia Albert-Poyotte thanked the officers for their reliable service to the nation despite challenges. The Minister advised that the most immediate of their needs ought to be urgently addressed through the relevant channels of the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force. She pledged the government’s support to the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force despite the constraints of resources. The visit took place on August 11, 2022.